NEWCASTLE UNITED'S dreams of an FA Cup run were brought to an end with defeat at Brighton and Hove Albion. Will Buckley's 76th minute deflected goal deflated Alan Pardew's side, who were largely kept quiet by Gus Poyet's organised and efficient Seagulls
Darlington 2 York City 2 One of the highest attendances seen at The Northern Echo Arena saw Darlington held at home by York City today in a thoroughly entertaining encounter. A total of 6,413, including Paul Wildes who is keen on taking
LUKE JAMES stole the show as Hartlepool United enjoyed their biggest win of the season, 4-0 over Carlisle. Teenage striker James scored twice as he caused problems aplenty for the visiting back four to make it three goals in five career starts. After
FABRICIO COLOCCINI will miss Newcastle United's FA Cup fourth round tie at Brighton and Hove Albion this evening. Alan Pardew admitted this week that the Argentinian was a doubt for the game at the American Express Community Stadium, and the centre-half
The inaugural meeting of the Hutton Magna Silly Prose Society will be held on Friday 24th February at 7:30pm in the village hall. Come and enjoy a home-made steak pie and chips supper, followed by an evening of poetry and prose recital. There will
Aaron Brown has been passed fit enough to return for Darlington in today’s game at home to York City. Another bumper crowd is expected at The Northern Echo Arena as the town and surrounding area rallies around Quakers whose existence remains in doubt
JAMES Brown returns to the Hartlepool United side, with Steve Haslam dropping to the bench for their home game with Carlisle United. That's the only change to Pools starting XI, with Colin Nish returning to the squad, as a substitute following his return
The Belcea Quartet returned to The Sage Gateshead to continue their ongoing Beethoven cycle with a scorching performance that takes them half way to their final destination. Following the usual format, they presented works from the composer's early
TWO men have been arrested after a short police chase ended with a car colliding with a house. Police began following a black Ford Escort on Mill Lane, Billingham at 12.40am today. Moment later, it collided with an unoccupied house on Tibbersley Avenue
Such is Craig Liddle's standing among Darlington supporters that they have unofficially named a stand in his honour at The Northern Echo Arena. Terms such as hero, and legend are regularly used by supporters to describe a man who continues to deflect
Two ex-Darlington goalkeepers, David Stockdale and Andy Collett, have combined to help their former club in its hour of need. Collett has obtained match-worn gloves and an England shirt from the Fulham keeper who this week autographed the items before
There is a very dangerous myth in sport that when it comes to injuries, the presence of pain should be the deciding factor of whether or not to declare your self fit to play. Unfortunately this can be a very damaging decision to get wrong. Coaches
A MAN has appeared in court charged with the manslaughter of his baby son. Lee Clark, 27, spoke only to confirm his name and date of birth during the short hearing at Peterlee Magistrates' Court this morning. He is charged with the manslaughter of his
It is Trials Day at Cheltenham this afternoon and the card couldn't be any better named as there are clues a plenty throughout the afternoon, with the Festival less than seven weeks away. For me, and many National Hunt fans, there is nothing quite like
SOME 29 ago one of England's top referees visited St James' Park on a cold Wednesday night to take charge of Newcastle United's FA Cup third round replay against Brighton & Hove Albion. His name was Trelford Mills which, to Geordies of a certain age
TALKS over the future of Darlington Football Club will reach a key stage today as the administrator attempts to finalise bids. Cheshire-based businessman Paul Wildes continues to be seen as the front-runner and says he is "more excited than
GOVERNMENT spending cuts are hitting poorer northern councils much harder than their richer southern counterparts, it has been claimed. Councils face losing an average 40 per cent of their income over four years, a Joseph Rowntree Foundation
THE FAMILY of a North-East pitman immortalised with a larger-than-life statue has been left outraged after vandals daubed it with yellow paint. Police are investigating after vandals spattered the statue of Second World War veteran Freddie Gilroy
THE front-runner bidding to save Darlington Football Club was last night pressing on with his plans as thousands of people were preparing to watch what could be the Quakers’ last game today. Sheffield venture capitalist Paul Wildes was continuing
A MAN will appear in court this morning accused of killing his five-month-old son. Lee Clark, 27, will appear before magistrates in Peterlee, charged with the manslaughter of his son in Gainford, County Durham, last year. Charlee Clark was admitted
MARTIN O'NEILL has told Craig Gardner he will have to deal with life at Sunderland until the end of the season at least after the midfielder's brother claimed he would prefer to leave. Gardner's brother Gary, the Aston Villa player, has confirmed that
DARLINGTON visit Alnwick today in a top of the table encounter. Alnwick lie second in Durham and Northumberland One, and a win for Darlington - who retain a game in hand - can see them stretch clear at the top of the division. Darlington miss Richard
ANGRY council bosses last night accused the owners of Durham Tees Valley (DTV) airport of “reneging” on their promises ahead of a crunch decision on the loss-making airport’s future. Peel Airports bosses are expected to decide in days whether
A CENTENARIAN escaped from a chip pan blaze thanks to the heroics of a retired firefighter. Hundred-year-old Eva Kelly narrowly avoided a serious fire in her County Durham home after a pan ignited while she prepared lunch. Retired firefighter Edmond
HEALTH Secretary Andrew Lansley will examine the case for downgrading services at one of the region’s hospitals. The minister has asked for a comprehensive breakdown of why the National Clinical Advisory Team (NCAT) has recommended children’s
ANIMAL welfare officers have launched an investigation after 19 horses were found in an emaciated condition in a field. RSPCA officers were forced to put a foal to sleep after it was found collapsed, and removed three other adult horses for veterinary
A CAMPAIGN to boost job opportunities for the region’s young people yesterday received an overwhelming response from across the North- East. Scores of companies, public sector groups, schools and colleges have answered the rallying call from
THE mother of a boy knocked down and killed as he played on his scooter told last night how his death had left her “a broken woman” – and said: “The sadness inside me is overwhelming.” Tanja Maggs revealed her anguish in a statement after pizza
BRANDON MAGGS’ mother, Tanja, yesterday issued a statement describing her heartbreak and urging drivers to slow down. She said: “I firstly wish to offer my thanks to everyone who helped Brandon immediately after the accident who offered first aid
NEALE Cooper admits after returning to Hartlepool United, it's like he's never been away. If they start winning at home, scoring plenty along the way the transition will be seamless. After leaving in 2005, Cooper returned four weeks ago and since
Long-term friends but for 90 minutes tomorrow afternoon Lee Cattermole and Matthew Bates will become the best of enemies. Chief football writer Paul Fraser spoke to the Sunderland and Middlesbrough captains to hear what it will be like to meet in the
MARTIN O'NEILL has geared up for the 140th Wear-Tees derby by claiming Middlesbrough's return to the Premier League would enhance the North-East's profile - and help Sunderland attract better players to the area. Boro head for the Stadium of Light tomorrow
ALAN PARDEW is prepared to buck the national trend and rest players in Premier League games if he thinks Newcastle United can end a 57-year drought for domestic silverware. The famous trophy has lost much of its appeal because many of this country's
MARTIN O'NEILL thinks he can help Sunderland captain Lee Cattermole curb his bad-boy image, but admits 'I don't want to change him too much'. Stockton-born Cattermole is the most excited member of the Black Cats camp this weekend as he prepares to go
HE may have graduated through the Manchester United youth system during years of glory, but Danny Simpson has never played at Wembley - nor as he ever been to watch an FA Cup final there. This season he has big ambitions of finally fulfilling ever young
LOCAL hero Tony Mowbray has discounted any notion that Middlesbrough should be suffering from an inferiority complex when they head in to tomorrow's FA Cup meeting with neighbours Sunderland. More than 30 coaches of Boro supporters will make the half
DURHAM CITY'S Great Britain international Rosie Smith leads the region's quest for medals in today's North of England Cross Country Championships at Pontefract. The 26-year-old North-East champion, bronze-medallist when Sunderland hosted the Northern
THE Archbishop of York has said Ministers should not overrule the Bible by allowing same-sex marriage and that marriage must remain a union between a man and a woman. In an interview with the Daily Telegraph, Dr John Sentamu said marriage is set in history
The leading novice Grand Crus misses the feature on Festival Trials Day at Cheltenham to wait for Newbury next month, but we still have a fascinating race for the Argento Chase and the winner will go into the Cheltenham Gold Cup with solid each way claims
POLICE have arrested a man after a suspected firearms incident outside a North-East pub. Police recieved reports of a man with what was believed to be a gun ouside the Fox and Hounds pub in Hetton-le-Hole at just after 7.20pm. They arrested a 36-year-old
